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Treasurer's workshop cancelled
The Treasurer's workshop on church audits scheduled for this Saturday, June 22, has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Any questions should be directed to Chief Financial Officer David Robinson at drobinson@diosohio.org.
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Cathedral Shop Sale
Christ Church Cathedral Shop will be holding an inventory reduction sale on Sundays: June 23, June 30 and July 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with progressive price discounts of 25%, 50% and 75%.
Early shoppers will enjoy the best selection from the shop's stock of books for adults and children, religious icons and other prayer items, crèche sets, wall hangings, jewelry, toys, cards, music and wonderful gift items. All shoppers are invited to worship at the cathedral at 8 or 10 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E. 4th Street in Cincinnati. For more information, call 513.621.1817.
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PIMIL Celebration at St. Matthew's
World renowned Liberian artist, Lawson Sworh will have a showing of his art at the PIMIL (Partners-In-Ministry-In-Liberia) Celebration at St. Matthew's, Westerville on June 29. Sworh will also participate in the children 's activities by leading them in a session in art.
The yearly celebration, which is aimed at raising funds for the education of indigent families in Liberia to send their children to school, will have varied and exciting attractions, including an International catered luncheon at 11:30 a.m., an inspirational presentation by Dr. LeRoy Boikai, a resident of Columbus and the Director of the Adult Program at Ethiopian Tewadedo Social Services, children's activities and a Heritage Dress Parade of contestants representing their countries of choice. The winner will be chosen by the most cash "votes" and the prize is a painting done by Sworh. Additionally there will be a silent auction, door prizes, book sales and lots more!
Tickets are $15 adults and $5 for children. PIMIL needs $8000 a semester to provide scholarship assistance for the children, so even if you cannot attend, any level of support will be appreciated toward our goal. Checks can be made out to: St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. In the memo write: PIMIL.
St. Matthew's is located at 233 South State Street in Westerville. Call 614.822.2706 for more information.
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Congregation audits
Each year every church in the diocese is required to complete a financial audit for the previous year ended December 31. For several years the audit guidelines have not been mailed but can be found on the Diocesan website on the finance page. These guidelines are for audit committees and should be followed when completing the parish audit.
Audits should be completed and sent to the Diocesan finance office by September 2. Please direct any questions to Chief Financial Officer David Robinson at drobinson@diosohio.org or 800.582.1712.
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Renewing Your Spirit: A pilgrimage to Russia at Pentecost
The Miami Valley Episcopal Russian Network (MVERN) announces that its next adult trip to Russia is scheduled for June 2-13, 2014, during the famous White Nights, when the sun never sets. Renew your spirit through the pageantry and splendor of Pentecost services, when birch branches and flowers cover the interiors of Russian churches and cathedrals. Explore the world-renowned cultural and historical sites of St. Petersburg, including the great Hermitage State Museum, the nearby gardens and fountains of the Petrodvorets Palace and the beautifully restored Catherine Palace. Not to be missed is a side trip to the ancient capital of Novgorod. See first-hand MVERN's ministry in the village of Sablino and work together with parishioners as they prepare St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox church for the great celebration of Pentecost.
The trip will cost approximately $3,000 plus airfare and will be led by the Rev. Dr. Dave Cottrill and Dr. Joseph Schenk. As in the past, your guide will be Dr. Igor Tolochin, professor of English at the University of St. Petersburg. Brochures with complete details will be available by mid-August. For additional information please send your name, mailing address and e-mail address to MVERN, c/o Dr. Joseph Schenk, 620 Shafor Blvd., Dayton, OH 45419-3832 or schenk@udayton.edu.
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Bishop to ordain deacons June 29 |
God willing
The Right Reverend Thomas E. Breidenthal
The Bishop of Southern Ohio
will ordain
Joyce Jenkins Keeshin
Rose Anne Waldman Lonsway
Alexander David Martin
Mary G. Raysa
Robert Saik
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
on Saturday, June 29, 2013
being the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
at Christ Church Cathedral
Cincinnati, Ohio
Eleven o'clock in the morning
Your prayers and presence are requested
Reception to follow
Clergy: Choir habit with red stole |
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News from around the diocese |
Registrations are now being accepted for the St. James Summer Music Camp. It's a great NEW musical offering on the west side of Cincinnati! ...»
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